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MV Astrea dive boat review
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Cruise Astrea has offered diving and naturalist tours to the Galapagos Islands aboard MV Astrea. This page retains useful background from Divezone’s original review, while separating it from current booking information. The partner listing remains accessible, but no online availability was shown during this September 2026 check. Current operation and departures have not been independently confirmed.
Find your cabin
| Cabin choice | Layout | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Twin cabins | The partner describes seven twin cabins. | Historical/listed configuration; reconfirm current layout. |
| Double cabin | One double cabin is listed. | Ask for bed layout, recent photographs and location. |
| All cabins | The listing describes private bathrooms and air-conditioning. | The advertised capacity is 16; do not assume a 2026 sailing is confirmed. |
Found a cabin you like? Ask for its number, bed layout and deck location, and check how many stairs you’ll use. If you’re travelling solo, make sure the sharing arrangement works for you before you book.
Unwind between dives
The original review describes a lounge and resting area with entertainment facilities and a library, an indoor dining room, and a sun deck for admiring the views. Meals were described as a combination of Ecuadorian and international dishes, with snacks, tea and coffee through the day. These details are retained as background rather than a newly inspected service promise.
Diving and itinerary
The original diving review describes a camera table, rinse tanks and tender diving. Historical week-long routes included Darwin and Wolf. A current itinerary, dive count, Nitrox package and minimum experience policy were not confirmed. Request a dated itinerary and the identity of the current operator before making travel commitments.
Is this trip right for you?
The original review’s 40–45-dive threshold has not been confirmed as a current policy. Ask the current operator for its certification, experience, equipment and insurance requirements. Do not infer that a historical threshold makes the present trip suitable.
Discuss cold-water comfort, currents, tender entries, rental sizes and any non-diver activities before booking. For seasonal planning, use our Galapagos diving guide. No yacht can guarantee a particular animal encounter.
Watch: Astrea: Galapagos underwater, October 2017
Preview: illustrative boat photograph from this page’s gallery, not a frame from the film.
Archive diving film by Rosa Taberner, explicitly recorded from Astrea in October 2017. This does not confirm current operation, appearance or departures. Selected September 28, 2026.
Plan your trip: 2026 prices and extras
Cost comparison: use the shared 7-night budget and extras breakdown to compare Nitrox, taxes and compulsory fees on the same basis. Figures are planning references, not a live quote.
No verified 2026 Astrea fare is published here. The old EUR 3,439 price and its per-day calculation have been removed. The partner listing also contains legacy fee information, so its historic extras should not be used as a current budget.
Before paying, obtain the vessel name, operator, sailing dates, cabin, full fare, mandatory charges, cancellation terms and refund conditions in writing. Ask for current photographs and diving requirements. If these cannot be confirmed, choose another documented Galapagos departure.
All reference fares are subject to reconfirmation. Check the currency, per-person basis, cabin, taxes, deposit and cancellation conditions on the actual quote.
Flights, transfers and time aboard
Plan the journey with our Galapagos travel guide and check seasonal conditions in the Galapagos diving guide. Confirm the arrival and departure airports for your exact itinerary before buying flights, especially on longer cruises.
Confirm the actual departure airport and port with the current operator before booking flights. A historic route is not sufficient evidence for today’s arrangements. If no sailing can be confirmed, compare the active operator programmes linked below.
Which Galapagos boat fits your priorities?
Compare cabins, diver requirements and matched trip costs in our Galapagos liveaboard comparison. For the wider choice of itineraries, see our Galapagos liveaboard planning guide.
| Your priority | Boat to compare | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Western route and spacious social areas | Tiburon Explorer | 16 guests; compare 7- and 10-night routes. |
| Nitrox in the published package | Galapagos Sky | Deluxe twins or upper-deck Master cabins. |
| Choice of cabin category | Galapagos Master | Classic cabins have no windows; Premium cabins have views. |
| Lower published Explorer reference fare | Humboldt Explorer | Eight cabins; compare total extras with Tiburon. |
These are practical differences, not a quality ranking. Start with your dates and dive experience, then compare cabins and total cost. Browse our Galapagos liveaboard guide.
Before you book: frequently asked questions
Which cabin should I book?
The partner describes seven twin cabins. Historical/listed configuration; reconfirm current layout.
Are current departures confirmed?
Current Astrea departures were not confirmed. The partner displayed no online availability; ask for dated confirmation before paying.
Is the headline fare the whole holiday cost?
No. Compare the budget section with your invoice and include flights, hotels, insurance, mandatory charges and your chosen extras.
Can a beginner join the diving?
The original review’s 40–45-dive threshold has not been confirmed as a current policy. Ask the current operator for its certification, experience, equipment and insurance requirements. Do not infer that a historical threshold makes the present trip suitable.
Will we definitely see hammerheads or whale sharks?
No. Wildlife, visibility and currents vary. Choose a suitable season and itinerary, and treat sightings as possibilities rather than promises.
From the original review
Watch the original archive video →. Filming date and current boat appearance have not been verified; this is background footage, not a 2026 inspection.
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Sources and editorial check
Checked September 28, 2026: Astrea partner listing and availability, PADI Travel Astrea listing. Photographs belong to their credited sources; their selection date is not their capture date. Original useful descriptions have been retained and corrected where current sources differ.
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About this guide
Research checked 28 September 2026. This guide draws on published sources, rather than a new firsthand inspection. Photo credits remain beside the images; capture dates have not been verified. Original reader reviews, where present, retain their dates.
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The Astrea was amazing. The vessel was always kept clean and the crew was paying attention and trying to fulfill our every requests. The dishes were great, lot’s of choice. The room was cozy and had a private bathroom which we find very convenient. Great overall value for money. Wolf Island was incredible, that’s were we saw the most action. Darwin had a huge school of hammerheads as well, it was incredible. Diving the Galapagos was a dream… came true. I fully recommend.
The Galapagos Islands are simply just as good as everybody says. Look no further.
The Astrea, great on all point. Nothing is cheap about their service. From the first e-mail to the last hand shake => AMAZING. Again, look no further.